MINDMAPING

A KILLER WAY TO INCREASE

YOUR TEST COVERAGE.

A MINDMAP LOOKS LIKE THIS..

WHAT IS A MINDMAP?
A mindmap is a diagram used to visually
organize information. It can be called as a
visual thinking tool.
A Mindmap allows complex information
to be presented in a simplified visual
form.
Mindmap is a great for note taking,
planning, studying, brainstorming etc

WHY USE MINDMAPS?

Theinformation in mindmap is structured in
a way that mirrors exactly how the brain
functions - in a radiant rather than linear
manner.
A Mind Map literally maps out your thoughts,
using associations, connections and triggers to
stimulate further ideas.

HOW TO DRAW A MINDMAP?

1. Start in the center of a page.
2. Use an IMAGE or PICTURE for your central idea.
3. Use COLORS throughout.
4. CONNECT your MAIN BRANCHES to the central
image and connect your second and third level branches
to the first and second levels, etc.
5. Make your branches CURVED rather than straightlined.
6. Use ONE KEY WORD PER LINE.
7. Use IMAGES throughout.

HOW TO DRAW A MINDMAP?

HOW TO USE MINDMAPS IN TESTING?

Mind maps can be used in all the test stages
from test planning to test case execution.
Mindmaps can be used for:
Test Planning
Requirement analysis
Impact analysis
Task allocation
Test case design
Traceability
Test reporting -Quick test reports

TEST PLANNING
While test planning, you can draw an initial
mindmap keeping in mind the list of tasks,
schedules, tools, roles, responsibilities, milestones
etc.
Present the mindmap and discuss it with your
stakeholders. Modify the mindmap if any changes
are required.
The final mind map shows you the scope of
testing in one glance. This mindmap can be used
as a blueprint and later converted into a plan. This
ensures that no test activity is missed.

HOW TO USE MINDMAPS IN TESTING?

TEST CASE DESIGN

Mindmaps are an efficient way of creating
lean test cases. It reduces the time required
for creating test cases yielding better results.
Mindmaps are very easy to maintain and are
flexible to changing requirements.
Draw branches from every user story/epic
and associate all its functionalities as subnodes.Start adding test ideas/test case for
each functionality.

TEST CASE DESIGN

TRACEABILITY
To create a traceability mindmap - add nodes of all the
Epics. Draw branches from every module and associate
all its user stories as subsequent nodes. Now link the test
cases for every functionality. You can link the requirement
number of the test management tool.
This ensures that you have not missed out writing test
cases for any user story. This mindmap gives you the
birds-eye view of your test coverage. You can identify the
areas where you need to strengthen your coverage.

TRACEABILITY
To create a traceability mindmap - add nodes of all the
Epics. Draw branches from every module and associate
all its user stories as subsequent nodes. Now link the test
cases for every functionality. You can link the requirement
number of the test management tool.
This ensures that you have not missed out writing test
cases for any user story. This mindmap gives you the
birds-eye view of your test coverage. You can identify the
areas where you need to strengthen your coverage.

YOU CAN USE MIND MAPS

ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE!

Questions?